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Gates Called Beautiful

from Songs for Holy Saturday EP by Jonni Greth

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Baby couldn't breathe in the deepest of the deep end
They pulled her out too quickly-- now she's got the bends
She'll never quit talking 'cause the story never ends
La da da da it never ends
Pastor couldn't rake the coals that cleansed the fire on his lips
As he rained hell on his parish like brimstone-coated sugar,
Said, "my first love is football, and my second is the cross.
Throw it at the lost and let them catch."

Down by the gates called Beautiful (3x)
All the cripples are crippled still

Ebenezer Scrooge was a Bible-thumpin' man
About as American as twice-warmed-over apple pie
Said, "My new love is the Gospel, but my first love is the bank.
If the lost won't work, I'll make them pay."

Down by the gates called Beautiful (3x)
He passes cripples every day

They're comin' from manholes pinholes
Ghost are comin' out the alleys
Legion floats the streets in broad daylight
There's spirits stalkin' streakers
And they're doin' it for freedom
Free what you want, but don't free them
Oh Mary, preacher man don't really care about your Child
You wanna know why his eyes are always gazing Heavenbound?
He's just afraid his halo's gonna slip down o'er his crown
And tighten 'round his neck

Down by the gates called Beautiful (3x)
He stands there wavin' his filthy rags

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from Songs for Holy Saturday EP, released January 1, 2008

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Jonni Greth Nashville, Tennessee

Singer/ Songwriter Jonni Greth spent years traveling the Eastern United States-playing music in every town he visited- before arriving in Nashville. His style, which runs the gamut from spooky alt-country to lush, string-heavy Americana, revolves around his earthy fingerpicking style and warm, philanthropic melody lines. ... more

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